whisky review 608 - Johnnie Walker Black Label re-reviewed 2016
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Wow! Your introductory monologue on the dangers and widespread abuse of alcohol was so prudent. You rationalize the argument for the legalization of marijuana so eloquently and in an understated and genuine manner. Well said Ralfy, well said!
Me as a US Marine Corps veteran would far rather drink whiskey and beer with veterans than smoke pot with hippies.
I've seen the occasional scuffle in bars and E-clubs in my life. But most of the friends and drinkers I knew were good time Charlie's and very peaceful men. Just as a drunkard is a very disgusting thing to look at a person too high on marijuana with red bloodshot eyes half closed is equally as disgusting.
I can drink a six pack in an evening and get up for work the next morning. Back when I was hitting the marijuana a little too much, I found myself sleeping till noon and feeling very lazy. This was 1986.
Great beer goes with great food. Marijuana cigarette with steak and bake potato and lobster tail? I don't think so.
Give me some pabst blue ribbon and some beef jerky and nuts. I'm good. Or Sam Adams and a nice herring dip. The list goes on.
Smoke a little too much pot? Get me to McDonald's as fast as you can.
One of the best Ralfy's reviews ever. So complex and rounded, reaching various issues: from alcoholism to all those who blindly idolize brands. There is a comparative analysis of one whisky brand and an informative message to all spirits lovers. Cheers.
Complex and rounded - unlike the whisky.
Switch from beer to Whisky for two months To my surprise I went from size 37 to 34 on the waist size plus no Hangover
same here, mostly just having Black label and Chivas 12
Be sure to drink lot of water on whisky. Lol
@@tobelieve627 drinking glenlivet 15 year old single malt, I’m size 30 now .
@@Rickky007 you can gain weight on whiskey as well. Depends how much you drink.
In Los Angeles, California Black Label sells for around US $30, while Glenlivet 12/ Glenfiddich 12 sells for US $ 24-29. Knowledge is power.
Jay John i picked up a bottle of lagavulin 16 on sale at costco, $58
I got Lagavulin 16 at Costco too few months ago on sale, but I cannot enjoy the peaty taste. I amy dilute it with vodka.
Jay John I like the chard smoke taste.. it's the first bottle I ever got of it... I want to try some high score blend next.. all I ever had was jack, I want to try different ones now
enjoy the journey! :-)
completely different products, black label is smokey those other two are not.
We really see ralfy is a smart guy honest and true to his feelings
Lots of love to you from India, Ralfy. You're educating an entire generation, globally, on the fine nuances of how to truly enjoy a dram! Cheers.
The twist of bringing back out the old bottle was a lovely surprise. Black Label is my go-to affordable dram and I've noticed the difference over the years. I agree it hasn't improved, but my loyalty remains.
try Teachers if you like the smoky part of Black Label. Cheaper and much better imho
@@groberti Well, you'll be pleased to know that I took you up on your suggestion and bought a bottle of Teachers Highland Cream. My first surprise was the price! At AU$35 on sale, I was very skeptical because it put it in the same bucket as JW Red which I loathe. But I took it home and gave it a spin. First taste was neat and I was very impressed. Then I added a few drops of water and wow. There is so much to this! Such an enjoyable blend. I've now got three bottles and am slowly going through them as a new regular! Many thanks for the tip.
@@stuhasic Nice to hear you are enjoying it! Glad I could help :)
Unfortunately in the mid-80s I would do shots of Johnny Walker Black and Chivas Regal. Stupid young kid. Bought my first bottle of Johnnie Walker Black in I don't know how many years. Very many. I'm enjoying it immensely. Though I have nothing to compare it to since I shot it down like lemonade back then.
I'm loving the campfireesque finish in the end with a touch of water added.
Creamy pipe tobacco too. The bit of water totally changes its characteristics not for the better just different.
At my recent 60th birthday I will not cheat myself out of very good scotch any longer.
Glad to have you back, Johnnie Walker Black. Looks like a
Came here for just another review and was surprised by your thoughts on the matter of drugs and alcohol. My respect for you - which was already substantial - has doubled, Ralfy.
Same here. I’ve probably watched 50 of his reviews. Has always been one of my favorites (even though I’m more of a bourbon fan) and now I respect him even more.
I love how you are emphasizing the dangers of alcohol abuse as well. It's very important to make the distinction between having a positive experience with your spirit of choice or just getting shit-faced and hurting your health and personal life in general.
the way youre able to pick out so many distinctive flavours from a small taste is remarkable, the way you explain it so clearly is also great
I bow before the master. Your best review yet. And I've seen them all. Great job, Ralfy. Thank you for the great content. I don't even drink Whisky.
There's a promotion of this exact same whisky at my local store. Now, I can decide. Thanks for your help Ralpy!
I love when Ralfy performs a side by side comparison of a new and older version of the same whisky.
Recently got into whiskey because I wanted to "drink less, drink the best." Have been watching Ralfy for a couple of weeks and was interested to hear what he had to say on JW Black, as I have never had it before and it happens to be on sale at my local LQ. I was surprised by Ralfy's well thought out and articulate views on drinking culture and cannabis. I live in the state of Colorado in the U.S. and we were one of the first states to legalize recreational cannabis and it has had nothing but a POSITIVE effect on the culture. All new respect for you Ralfy. Please keep doing what you are doing, good sir! You meticulous maestro of magnificent Malts!
. . . happy to share !
That's great!
These new vs. old bottling comparisons are always interesting, thanks! Please review Ledaig 18yo.
My go to bar whisky, after a hard week I always spend my weekend with Johnnie 😊
Thanks so much Ralphy, my older bottles of Johnnie Walker are looking well right now.
I've been watching you since you were in Canada. And like a fine single malt, you just get better with Age Mr Ralfy, bless you.
never stop being awesome.
I do not need a television since there is Ralfy's channel out there.
Watching in late 2020 and my dram seems far better than what you're describing.
Love your channel Ralphy. Been subscribed for a few months now and can’t get enough of these reviews. Your knowledge and insight into alcohol and other alternative medicines is very helpful! Keep up the lords work
Smoking marijuana creates aggressive behavior towards Hostess cakes.
. . . munchies for the munchies !
I live in Ontario and legalization of marijuana happened a few years. Most cities have at least one store now. Where I live, the store is next to a excellent homemade Jamaican beef pattie shop. Someone had some foresight or a genius. There is also a vinyl shop just south of it.
Those Hostess cakes had it coming.....
I'll take your word for it.
ralfy i have never been much of a whisky drinker because when i was younger i hung out with people who just drank to get hammered so i never knew how to prepare whiskey and enjoy it so thanks for these reviews and keep up the good work and god bless you!
Hi Ralfy, am glad you did this re-review. I also have a bottle lying with me for a while, which after a few drams, am just not able to go back to. Thanks for reaffirming my issues with it as well. Undrinkable it has become for me :(
Since you've done a re-review of this and Dewars's 12, I'd be interested in one on Chivas Regal 12 to see how it has changed over the years.
Thanks Ralfy, I've been enjoying the Te Bheag and ordered the Benromach 5 just there. Whisky doesn't have to be expensive to be quality. On another note hope you will be reviewing some more Irish soon.
Thank you dear Ralfy for another fine review, but above all I want to laud your fairly un-European view on weed; you're so right!!!
I must say, Ralphy ; you’re definitely a very intelligent and intelectual individual with a futuristic view about not just whisky and spirits, but cannabis as well. Well said!
Good honest opinion about cannabis ! I am a medicinal user and i applaud and thank you for speaking about the subject !
. . . people need to know that many prescription medicines are more dangerous to health than marajuana.
They most certainly are good sir
ralfystuff I agree 100%. They won't legalise weed because that would effect there medicinal sales. More tablets sold equals more profit.
@@TheLondonCyclist Legal in Canada now
Thanks for all these reviews Ralfy.
Really insightful and entertaining.
Keep up the good work ,mate.!
Cheers!
Always a good backup option where (and when) there aren't any good shops open. Overpriced, but a reassuring presence.
Just pick up a bottle in 2020 and I dont know if they have changed anything but holy cow it is delicious! Highly recommend for a blend. I would put it up against some single malts. Two thumbs up.
Had this last night,wow the smoothest and blend whisky I've ever had(loved it).Also it tasted a bit charcoal,oakwood and toffee sweet.
Its delicious
I love the paint chip color card name plate !!!
Thanks for the comparison. The larger bottle depicting better quality, and wondering if that one has 40% as well. I'm loving the Black Label over many years as the best JW for an excellent price. Here in NL I buy the 1 liter bottle for €25 when on offer online. I also noticed the 40% bottling somewhat lacks the beautifully intense pineapple sweetness combined with the smokiness. A unique taste. I was happy to be able to buy a 4.5 liter bargain bottle with 43% alcohol in the swinger rack, going price here €150. For a toffee taste an American one like JD will do.
Also, I drink with you here, and a 2017 bottle of JWB has a lot of charcoal on the end and sharpness, more than I remember for sure. Did enjoy the fruity flavor I got with some teaspoons of water, however. It separated the flavor a bit, but it was still very acetone and harsh as it faded. More water helps but I don't add more than another drop, though I did get some honey with another teaspoon of water. I do taste the signature since JWB is my drink of choice when faced with unfamiliar spirits, but there's so much more static so-to-speak on top of the blend. I can really visualize what you mean by the whole need for more producible mediums filling the gaps in the years.
Thank you Ralfy, this was very informative. It's interesting you're not interested in the new Green 15. I also found the former green more flavoursome and the new one truncated and peat/wood smoke -forward. Are they upping the peated Malt content to jump on the peat wagon? I recently found an old Gold Label 18 and nearly flipped my lid it was so good. I will look for the Antiquary. Thanks for recommending it.
Mark in Seoul
Green Label is a blend of 4 single malts and is quite good.
Ralfy, I gotta say: I watch you religiously when it comes to whisky. I trust your senses greater than I trust my own, haha. But man, when you defended weed I got so excited. I've been using medically for my anxiety and IBS for many years. Honestly? I couldn't stomach whisky without it sometimes in my bad months, so here's to you for being awesome! Cheers!
. . . the weed is very real medecine for the canibanoids content, thta's why it's 'illegal' Big-Pharma hate it
At first I thought the Black Label was too strong in the charcoal taste, but as time came on I found myself to love the smokey/Caramel taste of this blended whiskey. Definitely worth the price I bought it for, I enjoy it. However 85/100 is an accurate mark for this bottle (85 being extremely fair and worth the buy).
Great re-review Ralphy!
Actually - my fellow maize mavens - the last box of Corn Flakes I dug into had a less impressive 'toasted' aroma and taste than did the previous one. Also, perhaps due to its sitting on the market shelf for an extended period of time, accompanying the cereal was a spider which, as my corn flake connoisseur cohorts already know, just adds protein to the meal! Bon appetite, you selective cereal insatiables!
pajamasflannel ab-so-lute-ly hilarious good sir this had me in stitches
pajamasflannel Your cornflake review had me laughing so hard I doubled over while sitting at my desk at work. Needless to say it was quite a sight to my co-workers. Great post.
+pajamasflannel do you eat your Corn Flakes neat, or do you add sugar. If you add sugar is it white, brown, or organic?
Les Waller - Corn Flakes with sugar? That's another cereal entirely; it's called Frosted Flakes. Consider yourself looked down the nose at.
If you think that's ironic, well...so do I! 😜
Erik Wait With?! You mean, on!
86/100 for the old JW Black review I believe, but this was a long time ago.
A solid 85 Ralfy! A good first scotch!
this guy is perfect for liquor reviews.. lol his accent and background.. superb !!!! haha makes u wanna open up a bottle right away
It's a good review and very accurate - sherry taint as opposed to sherry finish. I find that JW BL has become more grainy/less malty, with the Talisker content, in particular, in decline. As with many prominent single malt and blend brands, the whisky that largely MADE those reputations isn't really to be found in the most price-accessible expressions anymore - the industry is just getting too greedy and the hype machines are starting to bust at the bearings trying to tell people that they're buying high quality that just can't be tasted anymore. The distance between this and Red Label is narrowing in terms of nose/palate, with a finish that's hard to find at all, even as the gap in price is widening. Black Label might be becoming its own worst enemy or, at least, the folks at Diageo might have a solid claim to that title; it's really a shame.
Superb writeup, hits the last nail in the coffin of the BL. Have decided to just keep away from it for good! How the mighty have fallen :(
Thanks! Yeah, there's just no reason TO buy BL at single malt prices with so many other options out there, particularly when they start playing around with the recipe/malt content; the new pricing is egregious enough. Producers DO have a lot of people fooled that somehow it's the label, not the product content, that counts, but all false marketing gets revealed in the end. Cheers!
Recently traveled back from Munich last month and picked up a litre of this as i haven't had it in at least 15 years..
I remember the last time i drank it i enjoyed it and thought it was more softer than some other blended whisky out there...
As for the binge unfortunate part and parcel of the UK drinking classes as its a way too blow off steam or forget to simply just get through the day for some.
Thanks for the review - just finished my bottle of this bought in Feb 2016. My 'starter whisky' and one I'll pick up when on offer. Never disappoints in my ltd experience.
What you say around 3 mins in is so right as far as I'm concerned. I do wonder why 'weed' is still illegal, and for an arthritis sufferer like me I can attest to it's beneficial effects! Beggars belief in this day and age . . . moderation is key as you say :)
Many thanks, TS Rooster! ha, I have toyed with the idea of doing a review or two but a) I have no decent camera b) they would be the ramblings of not much more than a novice really (although that could work I suppose?!) and c) I haven't got the balls - yet! ;) I like watching a lot of different on line reviewers but Ralfy is the man for sure!
I make an enhanced blend with Johnnie Walker Black that I call BlacMo Bunn-Ila. The JWB and Glenmorangie 10 are available in 1.75 liter bottles which already makes them cheaper per volume but sometimes they go on sale for around 61 dollars. I take 2 parts each of those and 1 part Caol Ila 12 and 1 part Bunnahabhain 12. It makes a very affordable and tasty every-day type of dram.
Just bought a new Black Label 2017 and im still finishing up my 2016 one. The 2017 has like 2-3ppm more than the old one ever had. I like that, but quite a difference.
Thanks for a very interesting review Ralfy.
Love your videos , so informative and interesting. Big help in my own whisky tasting notes and expanding my palate on my new whisky Journey 😊
Ralfy, thank you for the review. Based on this and the recent review of Green Label, I am presuming that you feel JW products are declining in quality in recent years. A three point drop in a bottling only a couple years apart is dramatic. Ironic in a way since JW has persevered in part because of their trademark consistency.
That makes JWB cheaper in Australia than it is in the UK, regularly selling for under $40AU at Dan Murphy and others.
Didn't expect any great revelations regarding the whisky itself but a great informative introduction! Definitely on the same page regarding the over consumption of alcohol and the legalisation marijuana although it does have its own set of issues regarding over consumption and mental health. Quality before quantity everytime - savour the experience.
Dw we have laws regarding marijuana consumption? What are they Ransziel? Up to now I thought it was a definite "FU" please enlighten.
Thank you, Ralf for the cannabis/marijuana statement. It acts as a safety guage for when drinking as well as being a wonderful medicine, by itself.
Good whisky. I think it's best choice of basic blends
True words with regard to alcohol vs violence there, Ralfy. And this is coming from an Australian!
thank you ralfy that was very informative review and really enjoyed all you have to say. this has made me decide if I will by a bottle because I never had it and was very curious on trying it. please keep on upwards and forward
I don't believe that Ralfy is suggesting that you do not buy this product. 85 is a good mark and JW Black is an excellent place to start a whisky journey. I almost always have one to "warm up" before going to a single malt. Also, we in North America, (not sure about Central and South America) get this product at 43% which does make a difference.
Can you review Glenlivet Founders Reserve? Not sure why this is priced more than 12 yr
I believe 85 is a generous malt mark. You are spot on.
Thank you for such a detailed analysis
Ralphy, About 2008 I was gifted a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label, and I put it in the cabinet and forgot about it until just last week. Now perhaps the extra time sitting alone in the dark has had an influence on this bottle of blended Scotch, but I found that adding 2 teaspoons of distilled water (never tap water) has helped with the front end and finish as it plays with my taste buds as it comes on with a smokey caramel to a fruity note and finishes with a nutty flavor. It would be interesting to compare the vintages of Johnnie Walker Black Label to see where the flavor differences are, thus giving more emphasis that the cask itself plays more of a role in flavor than we give it credit for.
. . . a proper malt-moment there !
I am enjoying a nice joint well I research whisky, thanks for the honesty about herb! I love whisky, but the myriad flavors possible in cannabis compete closely! Thanks for the reviews!
Antiquary 21 year-old is amazing! I had Johnnie Walker Black at a retirement party over the summer. It was a new bottling, and I found it to be different and cloyingly sweet like a liquor. Profits over quality?
Happy Holidays, R. U r my hero
Very cool to hear you talk about weed positively and how much worse alcohol can be even though your channel focuses on drinking, but drinking sensibly.
There’s such an odd culture around the world to getting hammered drunk and pressure into doing so. I don’t drink but if I did it would be in appreciation of the drink like you have rather than what I consider the norm.
Ralfy, this is the second video of you Ive watched.
Being an American, I was subjected to cheap American, and Canadian, whiskey when younger. Nothing with nose, nothing with complex, layered, flavors.
And because of that, I've disliked whiskies. I'm a vodka snob. But my cousin turned me on to Jameson, room temperature, with a splash of distilled water (no tap! Chlorine and fluoride bad!).
I was blown away by the tasty it was, when sipped, at room temperature. I hate liquor warm (except top tier vodka, which is like warm water).
I bought my first bottle of JW Black tonight. And just finished my sipping from a whiskey glass with 2 ice cubes.
Nose was complex and inviting. Palate flavors we're just as inviting. I may make a Rob Roy with this as well. I know I need to obtain an older bottle of Black as well. I think your opinion of newer black is spot in regarding marketing. Why is Black available in small quantities like half pint and pint, while Green and up are not? At least here in the states. Only red and black are available in smaller than 750ml sizes. Years and years of marketing.
It may be a slightly overpriced blend, but it's better than any American "dark liquor" I've tried. Granted you can't fairly compare it to American whiskey or bourbon, but I do enjoy sipping it more.
You compare the newer bottle to the older...I left a comment about red label on another video of yours.
I've determined the bottle of red I've been offered is from 1992-1997. Still not sure if I should buy it.
. . . happy to help with the evolving mal-moments !
Great review. like how you have the 2 bottles to compare.
He probably has another 2 or 3 from yesteryear prior to the second bottle as well!
It's good for everyday sipping. I prefer Ballantine's 12 year old in the same price range. I always enjoy Ralfy's reviews!
Great review as always. How much do you think the older bottle benefited from its "bottle aging" over the fresher example?
Great review Ralfy. I am curious what changed regarding adding water to JWB from your Review #14 to now. In that review you said adding water un-balances it. Any thoughts? Thanks.
rally, hello from Colorado Springs just wanted to say love your reviews please keep up the good work, it's hard to find a serious whiskey review without the silliness that comes with drinking, also I want to ask if you have tried any of the American whiskies like bulliet rye or a knob Creek, thank you
Just revisited it for the third time and it's different on the nose and taste. I buy small drams from time to time of blends and Irish whiskey's to keep my palate aware. The one I am tasting now is far better than the one I had a few months ago. There is this sweet peat floral saline thing going on. It's bitter as hell out the gates but calms down and becomes very drinkable after a few minutes. These folks need consistency. I wish they would come out with a naked version at cask strength.
Have you tried the new Johnnie Walker Select Casks? I found it odd, but really liked it.
This is THE legit whisky channel. I've started using JW Black as a test for the quality of whisky channels and the rest have gotten it so very wrong on JW, perhaps excepting "the whisky friend" who hasn't bothered with it yet. It's amazing how brands can be so blinding.
This is my first scotch I just bought it. 80 dollar large bottle. I'm impulsive I almost chose the small bottle that had a smaller bottle tied to it along with a bottle of red label. I went with the bigger bottle so it will last . I needed something for my blue bloods night. I have two glasses every five days with two episodes.
Haha I always drink a glass when I watch that show!
Thanks Ralfy!
I grew up in Scotland and a weird thing I've noticed is that JWB seems to be very popular abroad i.e. as export, more so than at home. I don't know any Scots that drink it; the only blends my family and friends drank were Teacher's, Whyte & Mackay & Chivas, Teacher's in particular.
mid week ralphy review...awesome surprise especially since i am at work and super bored
I like to think that the flavor notes of a whisky are like an improvised jazz piece, and it's the job of the individual to make it interesting.
I actually like the slightly faster finish on the Jonnie Walker Black label (new) as it is more appealing to serve as a "side wagon" to other drinks, while still enjoyable plain as it is. It serves its purpose perfectly and often for a good price on sale :-)
Amazing what you just said i this video. I hope more people think like you Ralfy. I am from Uruguay, i do not know if you know it, we are one of the first countries to legalize marihuana and it is so much better than alchohol in that regard, with moderation obviously... BTW i LOVE enjoying whisky, thanks for the review ;)
I'm glad it wasn't just me. I bought a bottle of JW Black about three weeks ago--it is, or was, my go-to blend--and was taken aback by how thin and watery it tasted, barely if at all distinguishable from JW Red. I thought that maybe I'd bought a bad one-off bottle, but I guess it is a system-wide problem. This is really sad. I always thought of JW Black as solidly reliable. Unfortunately, I've never found another universally available blend that comes so close to the taste of single malt as JW Black used to. Must I turn to Dewars 12-year?
Thank you RalfyCould you do a review for food and Whisky pairing.
. . . probably next year !
You may like 'A Table: Whisky from Glass to Plate' by Martine Nouet.
Much of it is common sense - some nice recipes as well.
I love Ralfys reviews. I think he's maybe being a bit harsh on this one though. From a casual whiskey drinkers perspective anyway. In my local shops JW Black is about half to 2/3 the price of most of the better single malts available . I'm not brand led but I am price led. Anyone have any suggestions what would be a better drink ticking similar flavor profile boxes for similar price
Ralfy, have you perchance tried their Blender's Batches of September 2016 (Rum Cask Finish/Wine Cask Blend/Espresso Roast) and September 2017 (Red Rye Finish/Bourbon Cask & Rye Finish/Triple Grain American Oak) ? I am no great purveyor of whisky, but I had occasion too have the Triple Grain American Oak and liked it much better than Red/Black/Gold/Platinum. Ive not had the Platinum or the Blue. Could I suggest that you have a review in which you smell and taste all six of these whiskies and give them blend marks ?
So true. Whisky changes over time. For example, I recently had the privilege of trying a bottle of Glenlivet 12 yo that my cousin purchased in 1992. Such a wonderful whisky. My recent purchase of the Glenlivet 12 yo doesn't even compare. Still good though.
modern glenlivet and glenfiddich are watered down. Black label has a lot more flavor than either of them.
Big like. Thank you, Ralfy...
I think the old liter bottle is in fact older than just a year or two. The new bottle design has been around for some time now..
thanks Ralfy, I agree 100%, pot should be legal everywhere
Got this for myself for New Years wanted to try a nice whisky since I usually drink brandy
Brilliant review.
Just bought a bottle for £20 at ASDA. Fantastic deal. (13/11/2018) Good dram to have after a hard days work
I begin with a glass of chivas 12 and finish with a glass of black. Blissful sleep m8
Hey hi Ralfy.. I saw this review for the first time...& thought you will. Give 86 for this. Black lable....... Ops you gave 85 that's good .. I felt happy that I am learning 😀😀
Ralfy, Have yoiu ever spoken about the possible influence of soap and other defoaming agents they put into in the wort? Do you think it does have any flavour influence, at in some that perhaps overdo the soap?
You are awesome, man. Keep up the reviews!
Could you point out better blended whiskies for the same price range or lower?
Ralphy I love your videos!
I buy Black Label as a cheap Caol Ila. To drink at times when I am not able to slowly enjoy the nose and flavor profile.
Now, I would love to not support the monster that is Diageo. Does anybody have a recommendation for an alternative? Any other blends that heavily use Caol Ila? I'm all about that smoke!
Great review. I really appreciate your re-reviews to see how these whiskies evolve over different bottlings. I got to say, I find these results of whiskies decreasing in quality and flavour quite depressing. I have seen that for a number of different whiskies now. You seemed to pin this one on the casks - do you think that Johnnie Walker will correct this problem and go back to their previous methods? I understand the supply/demand factor, but surely a departure of their flavour formula would be undesired. Or maybe I am just naive and like you said, most people will buy the label and not the whisky. I for one always keep a bottle of JW Black when I want a change from my regular line of single malts. I don't plan on continuing with JW Black if it is not the same.
Thanks for the review, our Saskatchewan whisky club loves your channel!
21:36 What blend did he recommend? I can't figure out the spelling of the name to find it.
Ryan Barnhart antiquary